World Radio Day 2024

World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13th across the globe. This day celebrates radio as one of the significant mediums of communication that connected the corners of the world before the internet. The invention of the radio has its roots in the works of many inventors. However, Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi is credited as its creator. 

In the late 1800s, Marconi conducted various experiments and declared that radio waves could be used for communication. American Scientist Nikola Tesla also worked on the concept of radio simultaneously. Marconi was able to send and receive the first radio signal communication in 1895, so he is known as the “Father of the Radio.” 

By the 1920s, radios were commercially available to the general public. Soon, radio broadcasting became a widespread and influential medium, shaping how people received news, entertainment, and cultural content. To celebrate the invention of the radio, UNESCO declared February 13th as World Radio Day in 2011.

This year, the theme of World Radio Day is “Radio: A Century Informing, Entertaining and Educating.” It celebrates the historical development of radio and its significant impact on the society. Despite continuous technological advancements, radio remains a vital medium of communication. During emergencies, radios can still be used to connect one corner of the world to another. This day reminds us of the contributions made by radio in bringing the world together.